POH/EUR/02
Issue 5
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7.7
Canopy
The semi drop-shaped canopy consists of a composite frame on which is bonded the
organic glass canopy. The canopy is attached to the nose section of the fuselage by
two pins which make it possible for the canopy to be tilted forward. For easier
manipulation, the weight of the canopy is counter balanced by two gas struts which
allow it to open effortlessly. On the lower frame there are handles outside the
canopy. The canopy is equipped with a lock in the rear upper section of the frame.
Lock
The canopy is equipped with an automotive lock in the rear upper section of the frame.
Maintenance: Spray the lock with ACF 50 spray from time to time
Check:
Check the lock visually for deformations
Adjustment: Release the socket wrench screws, adjust lock position and tight the
socket
wrench screws
The canopy lock has a micro switch which is connected to a red light on the instrument
panel to warn when the canopy is not securely closed.
8.8
Power plant
The standard power plant of the EV-97 EuroStar SL Microlight
is the ROTAX 912 UL (80
hp) engine. The Rotax 912 is 4-stroke, 4 cylinder horizontally opposed, spark ignition
engine with one central camshaft-push-rod-OHV and the following features:
•
Liquid cooled cylinder heads, ram-air cooled cylinders.
•
Dry sump forced lubrication.
•
Dual breakerless capacitor discharge ignition.
The engine is fitted with an electric starter, alternator and mechanical fuel pump. The
propeller is driven via a reduction gear with integrated shock absorber.
A number of different propellers have been shown to be suitable for the EuroStar SL,
these are:
•
Kiev 273/1700 3 blade composite ground adjustable
•
Woodcomp Klassic 170-3-R 3 blade composite ground adjustable
Fig.
Two-parts
cockpit canopy
1-
front tilted canopy,
2-
rear fixed canopy,
3-
canopy lock,
4-
fuel tank filler cap
Fig.
Cockpit canopy lock
1 - inside lever
2 - outside lever (with a lock)
3 – Lock
2
1
3
3
4
1
2
